I don’t really know what’s wrong with me or why I have episodes of depression. But I’ve made a comeback from depression every time and will keep doing so
Why I Stopped Keeping My Experience With Mental Health To Myself
“Your mental health is more important than the test, the interview, the family dinner and the grocery run. Take care of yourself.”
Psych Ward: What It’s Really Like
I’ve never told anyone about my psych ward stay, but I’m sharing my story now. It feels like prison. But I am forever grateful for a proper diagnosis.
Coming to terms with bipolar
By Clare Clark I was diagnosed with Bipolar in 2016 at the slightly mature age of 57. It was a late diagnosis ,to say the least, as I had always been diagnosed with mid to severe reactive depression. This new diagnosis came during a three and a half week spell Continue Reading
Both the Consumer and the Provider – Bipolar is not for the Weak
By Abigail E. Fliege My story began when I was fourteen years old. I was sexually violated and I spun into a clinical depression. I was given an antidepressant and later became manic. Most people with bipolar disorder cannot be given an antidepressant without a mood stabilizer, but nobody knew. Continue Reading
I live with and suffer from Bipolar Disorder
By Tressey Allison I live with and suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I say it like that, because for me it’s true. Bipolar disorder is a ‘black’ thing that’s with me, always. There are so many times I want to shake it off, give it back and say, ‘I don’t want Continue Reading
Go To Yoga
By Wendy K. Williamson Reflecting on September’s National Yoga Month – yes, there was one! – I’ve recently restored my commitment to yoga. I decided to write about it due to my newfound inspiration and reflect upon how I stopped in the first place, following the hurricane that destroyed my Continue Reading
Sleep: The Other Half of my Bipolar Medication
By Wendy K Williamson Despite having lived with bipolar disorder for over twenty years, it wasn’t until my current psychiatrist and psychologist incorporated regular dialogues about sleep that I finally tuned in. My psychologist reminded me at many appointments that sleep was the other half of my bipolar medication. And Continue Reading
Always believe in yourself
By Harriet Russell “A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not in the branch but in her wings.” Hello again beautiful people. I came across this quote today and it really struck a chord. It perfectly sums up the moral of Continue Reading
‘The Flight of the Bumblebee’ – A Story about Life with Mental Illness
By Catherine Neish If you were going to write a book about your life, what would be the title? Who would you want to read it? Would you cover anything up? Would you expose an area of your life into the light? I want to lend you a story: ‘The Continue Reading
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, how did I end up on a psych ward??
By Harriet Russell Hello again lovely readers, I thought today I would write about how I got to where I am today, i.e. in a psychiatric hospital. I’ve lead a very charmed life and am extremely fortunate in that respect, but I’d like to stress the obvious: mental illness does Continue Reading
My mother spoke to me – My bipolar journey, part 2
By Joe Doyle I visited my mother’s grave on my 22nd birthday. As I stood there praying and talking quietly to her, every hair on my body rose. I believe that my mother spoke to me: she was there for a brief time. Inspiration for my songs I finished my Continue Reading